Week of November 25, 2012

Spiced Cider
Serves 6 - about 2/3 cup per serving

5 cups apple cider
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 (1/2-inch-thick) orange slice
1 (1/2-inch-thick) lemon slice
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (optional)

Combine cider, cinnamon stick, clove, orange slice, and lemon slice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Strain cider mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Serve warm. Garnish each serving with 1 cinnamon stick, if desired.

Per Serving (2/3 cup): 121 Calories; 1g Fat (3.9% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 1g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 10mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Fruit; 0 Fat.

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Week of November 4, 2012

Simple Cranberry Sauce
Serves 14 - 2 tablespoons per serving

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 - 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 - 3 inch cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon stick; cool completely.

COOK'S NOTE: You can make up to two days ahead and refrigerate.

Per Serving (2 tablespoons): 55 Calories; trace Fat (1.5% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; trace Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 4mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.